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Michael San Nicolas
Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas
Senator in the Guam Legislature
In office
January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Personal details
Born (1981-01-30) 30 January 1981 (age 44)
Guam, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKathryn Santos Ko
Alma materUniversity of Guam
WebsiteOfficial website

Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas is currently serving the people of Guam as a Democratic senator in the 32nd Guam Legislature[1] and is seeking re-election in the 2014 General Election.[2] In 2012, Senator San Nicolas was elected to the Guam Legislature with the 5th highest vote count, receiving 16,625 votes on November 6, 2012.[3] He is the Chairman of the Committee on Aviation, Ground Transportation, Regulatory Concerns and Future Generations of the Guam Legislature.[4]

Biographical Note

Michael F.Q. San Nicolas, born on January 30, 1981, is the son of Mike Borja San Nicolas and Evangeline Quitugua San Nicolas of Talofofo, Guam, both long-time educators at the Guam Department of Education. His grandparents are Enrique Santos San Nicolas (dec.), who served in the Guam Congress, and Francesca Borja San Nicolas (dec.) of Talofofo and former Speaker of the Guam Legislature Franklin J. Arceo Quitugua and Julia Siguenza Quitugua (dec.) of Chalan Pago, Guam.[5]

Michael San Nicolas attended Father Duenas Memorial High School, John F. Kennedy High School, and Southern High, and graduated from Southern High School in 1998. Michael met his future wife, Kathryn Santos Ko, while he attended John F. Kennedy High School. In 1998, Michael San Nicolas was on the Southern High School Mock Trial team which took second place in the annual Mock Trial National Championship held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[6] On November 23, 1998, youth speaker Michael San Nicolas introduced President William Jefferson Clinton, who addressed a large crowd of assembled Guamanians.[7]

After his graduation from Southern High School, Michael San Nicolas studied history at the University of Guam. While attending the University of Guam, he served as Speaker of the 22nd Guam Youth Congress from 1998 to 2000 and elected by his peers as President of the Student Government Association in 2002-2003. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guam in 2004.[5]

In 2006, Michael San Nicolas completed the Management Training Program at the Bank of Guam, where he later worked as an Investment Advisor and rose to Assistant Vice President.[8]

Michael married Kathryn Santos Ko in 2005. Together they have two children, Kaleb Michael San Nicolas and Katelyn San Nicolas.[8] In 2009, Michael San Nicolas wrote a book dedicated to his son, Kaleb, titled "A Father's Hand, Lessons for Life from Father to Son".[9]

Entry into Public Life

In 2012, Michael San Nicolas ran for island-wide office as Senator in the Guam Legislature under the slogan "Let's Build a Responsible Guam". A newcomer to politics, San Nicolas received more votes than three incumbent Senators, finishing number eight, in the Democratic Party Primary with 6,570 votes. Michael San Nicolas's campaign gained momentum between the primary and the general elections, where he placed number five island-wide with 16,625 votes, only one newcomer received more votes.[1]

Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas was sworn into office as Senator on January 7, 2013, with his wife, Kathryn, his mother and father, his grandmother Julia Quitugua and his grandfather former Speaker Franklin J.A. Quitugua in attendance. As Chairman of the Committee on Aviation, Ground Transportation, Regulatory Concerns and Future Generations, Senator San Nicolas has oversight over the Guam International Airport Authority, Guam Regional Transit Authority, Department of Public Works Bus Operations, the Department of Revenue and Taxation and the Department of Youth Affairs.[10]

Major Legislative Initiatives

After placing number 5 in the island-wide election, Senator San Nicolas was chosen by his colleagues in the 32nd Guam Legislature to lead the Committee on Aviation, Ground Transportation, Regulatory Concerns and Future Generations. His committee has held a number of oversight hearings for the Department of Revenue and Taxation, including such issues as long lines experienced by taxpayers at the Department[11] and tax collections.[12] Senator San Nicolas' committee also has jurisdiction over the Department of Public Works' bus operations, for which it held an oversight hearing in July 2013 to discuss procurement issues and plans for bus operations for the next school year.[13]

As of July 15, 2014, Senator San Nicolas has introduced or co-sponsored forty-four bills[14] and has maintained a strong oversight of the Department of Revenue and Taxation, which has shown considerable progress in collections and customer service under his oversight.[15]

Responsible Government

Senator Michael San Nicolas has introduced a number of bills and pursued a number of issues that are intended to make government more responsible. Included among these is the first bill that Senator San Nicolas introduced, which required that boards and commissions each have a training program for new board or commission members, so that they are aware of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of their board or commission. This bill has become law and is Public Law 32-31, the Responsible Boards and Commissions Education Act.[16]

Senator San Nicolas has also introduced legislation to reduce the statute of limitations for the collection of the Real Property Tax,[17][18] the creation of a Responsible Reserve Fund,[19][20] to establish Operational Continuity Plans for the government of Guam,[21] and to provide funding for merchant services to allow online payments to the government of Guam.[22]

In July 2013, Senator San Nicolas wrote the Attorney General of Guam, Leonardo Rapadas, inquiring whether the implementation of back payments of merit bonuses were implemented properly, because employees of the Department of Education were allowed only three years of merit bonuses, whereas other employees were paid through 1991, when the merit bonus provision was adopted.[23]

January 2014, Senator San Nicolas introduced a measure to tie government executives' and most elected officials' compensation to performance measures. The bill was passed by the Guam Legislature on February 1, 2014,[24][25] but the bill was vetoed by Governor Eddie Calvo.

In May 2014, Senator Michael San Nicolas introduced a resolution to request that Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo introduce legislation to the United States Congress to allow government of Guam employees to be covered under Social Security. The resolution is aimed at addressing a long-standing issue with employees of the government of Guam who are members of the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which provides inadequate savings from the default contribution to provide adequately for members' retirement.[26] In June, the resolution passed with the unanimous support of the Guam Legislature.[27]

Responsible Economic Initiatives

Senator Michael San Nicolas has introduced several bills that aim to encourage responsible economic activity. Among these is Senator San Nicolas' introduction of the "Guam Intrastate Securities Exchange Act" in September 2013, which would have mandated the creation of an Intrastate Securities Exchange Program within the Guam Economic Development Authority.[28][29] The bill would have take advantage of the intrastate offering exemption in the Securities Act of 1933 to establish a local exchange program, where local investors can buy stocks, bonds and other securities issued by local businesses.[30] After passage of the bill by the Guam Legislature, the measure was vetoed by Governor Eddie Calvo.

In October 2013, Senator San Nicolas introduced a bill to bring the local mortgage origination market into compliance with federal regulations by adopting regulations under the Guam Secure and Fair Enforcement of Mortgage Licensing Act of 2010. After unanimous passage of the Guam Legislature, the measure was signed into law on November 15, 2013.[31]

In January 2014, Senator San Nicolas introduced a measure to strengthen the enforcement of Guam's Unsafe Structures Law. The bill would provide stronger incentives for owners of unsafe commercial and industrial buildings to repair or demolish such buildings.[32] It was passed by the Guam Legislature on May 9, 2014 and signed into law on May 21, 2014.

In May 2014, Senator San Nicolas introduced a bill to provide a permanent funding source for the Hagatna Restoration and Redevelopment Authority, which will help to revitalize the economy of Guam's capital city and create jobs.[33]

Responsibly Helping People in Need

Senator Michael San Nicolas has introduced a number of bills to responsibly help Guamanians who are in most need. For example, in October 2013, Senator San Nicolas introduced a bill allowing employees of the government of Guam to apply payroll deductions to registered nonprofits.[34] The measure was signed into law as Public Law 32-118 on February 10, 2014.

In March 2014, Senator San Nicolas introduced a bill to allow foster children to be included in the government of Guam's group health insurance, expanding their treatment options.[35]

Additionally, in April 2014, Senator San Nicolas introduced a bill to appropriate funds to allow programs for drug and alcohol treatment services and an emergency youth shelter for homeless, runaway, and abused youth, to continue throughout the fiscal year. The bill was passed unanimously[36] and, after Governor Calvo threatened to veto the legislation, it lapsed into law on April 29, 2014.

In July 2014, Senator San Nicolas introduced a measure to require that Guam's Regional Transit Authority establish an emergency public transportation protocol so that the people of Guam will have access to storm shelters in the event of natural disasters.[37]

Candidate for Senator in the 2014 Election

On June 27, 2014, Michael San Nicolas filed for candidacy with the Guam Election Commission for a second term as a Democratic Senator in the Guam Legislature.[2] About his candidacy to serve in the 33rd Guam Legislature, Senator San Nicolas has said, "I hope I have made the people proud in my first term as Senator. There is much more work to be done to build a Responsible Guam, and I hope the people give me another opportunity to continue serving them."[38]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Guam Election Commission, 2012 Election Comparative Analysis Report, Hagatna, July 2013.
  2. ^ a b Guam Election Commission, 2014 Primary, Persons Filed For Candidacy, Hagatna, 1 July 2014.
  3. ^ Guam Election Commission, Official 2012 General Election Results, Hagatna, December 2012.
  4. ^ 32nd Guam Legislature, Legislative Committees, Hagatna, 2013.
  5. ^ a b KUAM, Michael San Nicolas, Hagatna, July 2012.
  6. ^ Congressman Robert A. Underwood, CONGRATULATIONS TO SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL'S MOCK TRIAL TEAM (Extensions of Remarks - May 21, 1998), Washington, D.C., 1998.
  7. ^ Josh Tyquiengco. [1] VOTE 2012 - The Challengers - Michael F.Q. San Nicolas. Hagatna, 13 July 2012.
  8. ^ a b Pacific Daily News, MICHAEL F.Q. SAN NICOLAS, Hagatna, 2012.
  9. ^ Michael F.Q. San Nicolas. A Father's Hand, Lessons for Life from Father to Son, Hagatna, 2009.
  10. ^ 32nd Guam Legislature, Standing Rules, Hagatna, 2013.
  11. ^ Louella Losinio, Senator hits long lines at Rev and Tax, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 2 Jul 2013.
  12. ^ Frank Whitman, Vice Speaker: 18 hotels are delinquent on occupancy tax, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 31 Jul 2013.
  13. ^ Louella Losinio, DPW explains side on school bus procurement controversy, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 11 Jun 2013.
  14. ^ 32nd Guam Legislature, Bills Introduced, Hagatna, 2013.
  15. ^ Office of the Governor, NEWS: Governor Recognizes DRT for Improvements to Tax Collections, Customer Service, Compliance, Hagatna, 12 March 2014.
  16. ^ Guam Legislature, 32nd Guam Legislature - Public Laws, Hagatna, 2013.
  17. ^ Louella Losinio, Bill seeks to reduce statute of limitations on property taxes, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 6 May 2013.
  18. ^ Louella Losinio, Senators launch tax initiatives, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 13 May 2013.
  19. ^ Louella Losinio, San Nicolas seeks creation of reserve fund for GovGuam, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 16 May 2013.
  20. ^ Louella Losinio, Reserve fund for uncollected GovGuam revenues pushed, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 17 July 2013.
  21. ^ Louella Losinio, GovGuam operational continuity bill, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 28 May 2013.
  22. ^ Louella Losinio, Bill 158 to push online payments, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 29 July 2013.
  23. ^ Louella Losinio, Equal merit bonus pay for GDOE urged, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 30 Jul 2013.
  24. ^ Kevin Kerrigan, San Nicolas's Revised Hay Pay Bill Passed on Party Line Vote of 9-4, Pacific News Center, Hagatna, 1 February 2014.
  25. ^ Mar-Vic Cagurangan, San Nicolas: No raises for judges, senators in Bill 268, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 4 February 2014.
  26. ^ News Release, San Nicolas, Won Pat, Resolution Calls on Congresswoman to Seek SS Coverage for DC GovGuam Employees, Pacific News Center, Hagatna, 9 May 2014.
  27. ^ News Release, San Nicolas: Social Security Resolution Now With "Our Able Congresswoman to See It Through", Pacific News Center, Hagatna, 17 June 2014.
  28. ^ Louella Losinio, Bill seeks Intrastate Securities Exchange, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 25 September 2013.
  29. ^ Louella Losinio, Lawmaker: Guam ready for local stock market, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 29 September 2013.
  30. ^ Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas. Guam Intrastate Securities Exchange Act, Guam Legislature, Hagatna, Sep 2013.
  31. ^ Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas. PUBLIC LAW 32-093 - AN ACT TO ADOPT THE BANKING AND INSURANCE BOARD PROPOSED REGULATIONS UNDER THE GUAM SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT OF 2010., Guam Legislature, Hagatna, 27 November 2013.
  32. ^ Louella Losinio, Bill 267 seeks to address issue of unsafe buildings, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 27 January 2014.
  33. ^ Kevin Kerrigan, San Nicolas Bill Would Provide Permanent Source of Funding for Hagåtña Restoration & Redevelopment Authority, Pacific News Center, Hagatna, 24 June 2014.
  34. ^ Kevin Kerrigan, Senator San Nicolas Proposes GovGuam Agencies Allow Payroll Deductions for Those Who Want to Donate to Non-Profits, Pacific News Center, Hagatna, 25 October 2013.
  35. ^ Louella Lousinio, Foster kids health insurance pushed, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 27 March 2014.
  36. ^ News Release, San Nicolas Bill Providing $292,800 for Sanctuary's Emergency Youth Shelter Passed, Pacific News Center, Hagatna, 16 April 2014.
  37. ^ Louella Losinio, Emergency public transport protocol pushed, Marianas Variety, Tamuning, 16 July 2014.
  38. ^ Democratic Party of Guam. Senator San Nicolas files candidacy for re-election, Hagatna, 27 July 2014.

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